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  • Your fat ratio is really high? I don't know what EVOO is. I do know your struggle though. I am also struggling to get the protein high enough. Have taken to cutting even more carbs and have much more lean meat. Try two lean steaks with a minimal salad and some dressing for lunch. Lots of protein, small amount of fat and…
  • Just changing how much you eat in one sitting can make a big difference when you have a lot to lose. These are calories that you can cut without even noticing that you are doing so, a smaller bag of chips, one sandwich less, one spoonful of peanut butter less, leaving the mayo off a salad. These little things go a long way…
  • Been doing OK with the 1200 up till now, but all of a sudden this week I have been craving more carbs - I think it is the snow making me feel cold. I ended up having to bake a carrot cake the other day because the sugar urge was driving me nuts :ohwell: I halved the overall sugar content and made it with almond butter…
  • I'm not very good at planning ahead, I find that when I do that, I end up desperately craving something 'off menu'. :angry:
  • Hi everyone, I'm Monika, from the UK originally but now living in France. I lost about 3 stone back in 2011 (1 stone = 14 pounds), by reducing my calorie intake to around 1200, walking my dogs everyday and cutting out snacking and alcohol. Unfortunately without a support network and a bit of a blow out over Christmas -…
  • air popped popcorn - one scoop makes a bowlful for around 180 calories, very carb heavy so it fills you up when you have that yawning gap in your stomach, while still warm from the popping machine, toss in a bit of black pepper, or paprika or curry spices for added flavour with no calories. I try to avoid adding salt…
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